Understanding coping and survivorship in women with bladder cancer
Gender Related Coping and Survivorship for Genitourinary Cancers
This study is testing whether extra educational support can help women with bladder cancer cope better and improve their sexual health compared to standard care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Johns Hopkins University Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Washington D.C., District of Columbia and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05649306 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This research focuses on the coping mechanisms and survivorship experiences of women diagnosed with bladder cancer, particularly addressing psychosocial distress and sexual dysfunction. Participants will be randomized into two groups: one receiving standard care and the other receiving additional educational support aimed at improving sexual function. Both groups will complete surveys assessing mood and sexual health at multiple time points, while the education group will also maintain attendance diaries for support services utilized. Clinical data will be collected to enhance understanding of the impact of these interventions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are females diagnosed with bladder cancer who are willing to participate in surveys about their psychosocial and sexual health.
Not a fit: Patients who are on hospice care, have cognitive impairments, or are pregnant may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve the quality of life for female bladder cancer patients by addressing sexual dysfunction and psychosocial distress.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success in addressing psychosocial aspects of cancer survivorship, making this approach promising yet still relatively novel in the context of bladder cancer.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Females with bladder cancer * Willing to answer surveys regarding their psychosocial health and sexual health Exclusion Criteria: * Not undergoing either active treatment or active surveillance (i.e. patients on hospice care) * Patients with cognitive impairments * Women who are pregnant
Where this trial is running
Washington D.C., District of Columbia and 1 other locations
- Sibley Memorial Hospital — Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States (Recruiting)
- Johns Hopkins Hospital — Baltimore, Maryland, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Armine Smith, MD — Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins
- Study coordinator: Meghan McNamara
- Email: mmcnam11@jhmi.edu
- Phone: 202-660-6133
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.